Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Longitudinal Examination of Empathy, Defender Self-Efficacy, and Moral Disengagement for Aggression as Predictors of Peer Defending
(2020-07-13)
Empathy, defender self-efficacy (DSE), and moral disengagement are known correlates of defending in response to bullying, but how they systematically foster defending is unclear. My thesis tests the proposition that, at ...
Changing disease knowledge, self-efficacy, and adherence in transition-aged youth with inflammatory bowel disease: The impact of a telehealth coaching intervention
(2020-07-13)
The current study is an evaluation of the first structured transition program for families managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) within the United States. To determine the program’s effectiveness, important transition ...
Machine Learning Based Approach Using Electromyography to Predict Joint Angles of the Knee
(2020-07-13)
In order for an active exoskeleton and its user to achieve synchronous motion, the intended motion of the user needs to be detected with enough lead-time to process and move the exoskeleton accordingly. This must also ...
Improving Reproductive Efficiency and Calving Distribution of Heifers Through Estrus Synchronization, Natural Service, and Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination
(2020-07-13)
Artificial insemination has is considered to be one of the most important innovations in cattle management. Fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) protocols have offered new opportunities to implement AI, however, these ...
Production of Bio-Composite Filament using Lignin, Polylactic Acid and High Impact Polystyrene for Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
(2020-07-11)
Petroleum-based plastics, which are excessively used, are non-biodegradable, and lead to environmental pollution. Plant-based bio-products, on the other hand, are abundantly present, sustainable but are less exploited and ...
Evaluating the Effect of Larval Period Duration upon the Subsequent Performance of Cultured Eastern Oysters, Crassostrea Virginica
(2020-07-10)
With the increase in oyster aquaculture in the United States, it is important to understand the potential effects of larval experiences on the field performance of Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) to maximize hatchery ...
Typologies of childhood experiences and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity, depression, and anxiety in the Black Women’s Experiences Living with Lupus (BeWELL) Study
(2020-07-10)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that is sensitive to stress. However, there is a paucity of research on the impact of childhood stress on adult health among this population. This study ...
A Diagnostic Tool for Neuropathy Assessment on the Plantar Surface of the Foot
(2020-07-10)
Neuropathy is categorized as a loss of sensation in the extremities, particularly in the hands and feet. It is often found in people with diabetes and is present in 40-60 million people. Symptoms include burning, numbness, ...
Variations in Activity Involvement: How Breadth, Commitment, and Depth Predict Adjustment
(2020-07-09)
The present study examined the independent and shared contributions of three dimensions of organized activity involvement (breadth, commitment, and depth) in relation to four adjustment outcomes (academic competence, social ...
Turkey Oak (Quercus laevis W.) Seedlings Experience Primarily Competitive Pressures, not Facilitation, from the Overstory in a Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris M.) Ecosystem
(2020-07-09)
At a site dominated by longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) in southwestern Georgia, silvicultural plans designed to encourage ecosystem-level tolerance to climate changes - namely increased water stress - are under ...
Heat tolerance of reptile embryos in a changing world: Physiological mechanisms and ecological effects
(2020-07-09)
Aspects of global change (e.g. climate change, urbanization) create stressful thermal environments that threaten biodiversity. Oviparous, non-avian reptiles have received considerable attention because eggs are left to ...
Exploring Student Resistance to Topics of Diversity, Social Justice, and Privilege: A Critical Content Analysis of Student Evaluations of Diversity Instructors
(2020-07-08)
While research has shown the importance of diversity and social justice education (Bowman, 2010; Cabrera, 2014; Kumar, 2018; Valentíin, 2006), instructors of these courses often encounter barriers to effective instruction ...
Beyond the Classroom: Secondary School Agriscience Educator Perceptions of Secondary Administration
(2020-07-08)
Agriscience education teachers are supported in their duties as teachers by secondary school administrators. Though these administrators are often seen as the direct supervisors of agriscience education teachers, little ...
Health Monitoring Smart Clothing: Understanding its Acceptance among Older Adults
(2020-07-08)
The overall purpose of this study was to investigate and understand the factors that affect older adults’ perception and intention to adopt health monitoring smart clothing. The specific objectives of this study were: (1) ...
Determination of the optimum digestible isoleucine to lysine ratios for male Yield Plus x Ross 708 broilers between 1.0 and 4.0 kg body weight
(2020-07-08)
The objective of this research was to determine the optimum digestible Ile to Lys
ratios for Yield Plus × Ross 708 male broilers based on growth performance and carcass
characteristics from approximately 1.0 to 4.0 kg. ...
Effect of Diet Complexity and Dietary Fish Peptide Supplementation on Weanling Pigs
(2020-07-08)
Young pigs are subjected to various stressors at weaning, and providing a highly palatable and digestible diet is, obviously, important in preventing or alleviating growth check soon after weaning and also optimizing growth ...
Terrestrial Investigation of Vapor Bubble Characteristics in Nucleate Pool Boiling of a Dielectric Fluid on an Asymmetric Microstructured Metal Heat Sink (Pre-cursor to Microgravity ISS Experiments)
(2020-07-08)
This experimental, terrestrial study is part of a larger effort to dissipate increased heat fluxes through enhanced pool boiling in spacecraft electronics prior to an extensive study to be conducted on the International ...
Challenges and Opportunities Associated with the Adoption of Wearable Technologies in the Workplace
(2020-07-07)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are painful and costly health conditions that affect workers in many industries, especially manufacturing. Wearable sensors such as inertial measurement units (IMUs) are direct ...
Percepción y mito de la identidad nacional venezolana a través de las narrativas testimoniales, Florecer lejos de casa
(2020-07-07)
Actualmente, Venezuela está viviendo una transición social drástica. Los elementos sociales, económicos y políticos que precisa un país para ser devastado vinieron a morar la nación, todos a la misma vez, dejando a su paso ...
Parent and Peer Social-Emotional Support as Predictors of Depressive Symptoms in the Transition into and out of College
(2020-07-02)
Depression is common in the college student population. Parent and peer socio-emotional support have long been shown to be associated with greater well-being and less depressive symptoms, including a smoother transition ...