Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ...
Molecular Investigations of the Diversity of Freshwater Fishes across Three Continents
(2020-07-02)
Fishes are the most speciose vertebrates, and incredible diversity can be found within different groups of fish. Due to their physiological limitations, fish are confined to waters, and in freshwater fish, this is restricted ...
The Roles of Cytokinins and Cytokinin-N-Glucosides in Development and Gene Expression of Arabidopsis thaliana
(2020-07-02)
The phytohormone cytokinin (CK) was first discovered over sixty years ago, and the decades following have produced an enormous amount of data about the various roles CK plays in intracellular signaling, gene expression, ...
The Inclusion of the Integrative Life Plan in Career Preparedness Course: A Teacher's Perception
(2020-06-29)
The State of Alabama adopted career preparedness into its curriculum to aid in career development and transition from high school to postsecondary education or workforce. This adoption was in response to the Carl D. Perkins ...
Pharmacokinetics of pimobendan and its metabolite o-desmethyl-pimobendan following rectal administration to healthy dogs
(2020-06-29)
Pimobendan, a benzimidazole-pyridazinone derivative, is an inodilator that is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs. Pharmacokinetics of pimobendan and its active metabolite o-desmethyl pimobendan ...