Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Role of P2Y2 Receptor in Metformin-Improved Insulin Resistance in Skeletal Muscle Cells
(2019-07-11)
Abstract
Objective—It has been shown that high extracellular glucose promotes ATP release in different cells, but its biological significance is not clear. Also, it has been reported that extracellular ATP either increase ...
Intermittency properties of space-time fractional stochastic partial differential equations
(2019-07-11)
This dissertation focuses on the analyses of the non-linear time-fractional stochastic reaction-diffusion equations of the type
\begin{equation}\label{abstract-eq}
\partial^\beta_tu_t(x)=-\nu(-\Delta)^{\alpha/2} ...
Electrochemical Properties of Two-Dimensional (2D) MXenes and Their Hybrid/Hetero-Structures
(2019-07-11)
Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) have gained huge interest over the past few years for electrochemical energy storage applications because of their exceptional physical and (electro)chemical ...
Odor Span Task in Purpose-Bred Detection Dogs
(2019-07-11)
Working memory is essential for organisms to solve problems related to their survival and to adapt to changes in their environment. Researchers have sought to create a non-human model of working memory that can be used to ...
Quantifying fish swimming performance and behavior in two diverse environments: a multifaceted approach.
(2019-07-11)
In the southeastern United States, low-head dams are common and the effects of these structures on migratory fishes are relatively unknown. Studying how migratory fish behave in habitats altered by dams such as the upstream ...
Therapists' Implicit Bias towards Chinese International Students
(2019-07-11)
This study examined therapists’ implicit biases toward Chinese international students,
including therapists’ unfavorable perception, tendency to pathologize their struggles less than
those of others, attribution of issues, ...
Emotional Disruption of Executive Function
(2019-07-10)
The nature of the emotion-cognition interaction has recently been conceptualized as a
dynamic interdependence with neuroanatomical and functional overlap. To date, however, the
research on the impact of emotions on ...
Accepting Influence in Military Couples: Implications for Couple- and Family-Level Outcomes
(2019-07-10)
Accepting influence is a salient couple-level phenomenon, first observed by Coan, Gottman, and colleagues (1997), that is well-known to impact outcomes amongst couples. While accepting influence has been discussed as vital ...
Passage and Fine Scale Movements of Paddlefish and Smallmouth Buffalo near Claiborne Lock and Dam
(2019-07-10)
Dams often impede spawning migrations of fishes, concentrating adults in their tailwaters. Little is known about behavior of migrating fishes as they approach dams, including where fish are located in the tailrace, their ...
Mechanical Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Lead Free Solder Alloys in Harsh Environment Applications
(2019-07-10)
Solder joints provide mechanical support, electrical and thermal interconnection between packaging levels in microelectronics assembly systems. Proper functioning of these interconnections and the reliability of the ...
The Effect of a Text Message-Based Intervention System on Meditation Practice
(2019-07-10)
This study investigated the use of a text message-based intervention system on meditation practice. The study compared an experimental group who utilized a text message-based intervention system that included a perceived ...
Pharmacodynamic Effects of Pioglitazone on High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Concentrations and Insulin Response after Oral Sugar in Equids
(2019-07-10)
Chronic insulin dysregulation is challenging to manage with pharmaceuticals in horses. Pioglitazone improves insulin sensitivity in humans, and the pharmacokinetics of pioglitazone have been evaluated in horses. The ...
An Examination of the Impact of Client Excuses on Therapist Emotional Reactions and Expectancy for Client Change
(2019-07-10)
Using an analogue structure, this study examined the impact of client excuses on a therapist’s emotional reactions, the therapist’s prognostic impression for therapy, and the level of smoothness and depth in the session. ...
CYP3A4 inhibition and induction studies coupled to parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) for improved prediction of in-vitro botanical-drug interactions
(2019-07-10)
The consumption of botanical dietary supplements (BDS) is a common practice among the US population. However, the potential for botanical-drug interactions exists, and their mechanisms have not been thoroughly studied. ...
Influence of climate variability on the ecologically sustainable water withdrawals from streams for irrigation
(2019-07-10)
Alabama (AL) receives a large amount (1270-1727 mm annual average) of rainfall annually. However, much of the rainfall occurs in the non-crop growing season (winter months), and recurring, severe droughts during the crop ...
Comparing Lecture-Based and Flipped-Classroom Methods in the US Air Force's Officer Training School: An Analysis of Learners' Satisfaction and Achievement
(2019-07-10)
The problem this study analyzed was if lecture-based or flipped-classroom methods
resulted in significant differences in academic achievement scores and course satisfaction
ratings. To analyze the problem, this study ...
Essays on Economic Policy and Consumer Sentiment
(2019-07-10)
To boost aggregate demand and create new jobs for the U.S. economy, the U.S. government enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) during the recent Great Recession, one of the largest fiscal stimulus programs ...
An Examination of the College Choice of Students of Color in the Deep South
(2019-07-09)
There is existing literature on college choice factors, as well as college choice factors specifically for students of color. However, limited literature exists on the college choice of students of color in the Deep South, ...
Influence of Pyridine on the Unique Multi-Electron Redox Cycle of Nickel Diethyldithiocarbamate
(2019-07-09)
Nickel is an intriguing metal for use in multi-electron renewable energy storage due to its high earth-abundance and cost-effective nature. Understanding the redox chemistry of this metal could lead to better redox storage ...
Effects of high dietary copper concentration on growth performance, processing characteristics, amino acid digestibility, and ileal microflora composition of broilers
(2019-07-09)
Subtherapeutic antibiotics have been added to diets to improve growth performance of broilers. Pressure from the food service industry is reducing the use of this practice, so the broiler industry is evaluating alternatives ...