Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Investigation of bioactivity and variations in alkaloid and hydrocarbon profiles of Solenopsis invicta Buren minim workers in relation to their age
(2017-07-31)
Red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, is a significant invasive pest introduced
into the United States in the early 1930s. Venom alkaloids and hydrocarbons play important
roles in the social life of the red ...
Theoretical predictions and experimental measurements of sound transmission through a flat plate and a cylindrical shell
(2017-07-31)
Sound transmission through a flat plate and a cylindrical shell was studied both theoretically and experimentally. The theory consisted of using statistical energy analysis (SEA) to predict the transmission loss of each ...
Theoretical Moment-Rotation Curve for Steel Piles Embedded in Concrete
(2017-07-31)
The accurate modelling and analysis of connections formed by embedding steel piles in concrete is a difficult undertaking that has only recently begun to receive attention in the research community. These connections are ...
Aging Induced Evolution of the Fatigue Behavior and Microstructure of Sn-Ag-Cu Lead Free Solders
(2017-07-31)
Solder joints in electronic assemblies are often subjected to cyclic (positive/negative) mechanical strains and stresses. Such exposures can occur in variable temperature application environments or during accelerated ...
Sustained-Release Voriconazole-Thermogel for Subconjunctival Injection in Horses: Ocular Toxicity and in-vivo Studies
(2017-07-31)
Subconjunctival (SC) injection of a thermosensitive voriconazole-hydrogel poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide-b-ethylene glycol-b-DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA-PEG-PLGA) may allow for sustained delivery of voriconazole to the ...
An Examination of Effectiveness and Visual Attention to Visual Instructional Supports for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2017-07-31)
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display widespread motor deficits in addition to the core social-communication and behavioral deficits. Children and adolescents have consistently demonstrated poor performance ...
An Assessment of Food Safety Practices and Training of Food Truck Employees: Initiating a Specialized Food Safety Training Manual
(2017-07-28)
Major cities and smaller locations around the United States are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of food trucks. The influx of food trucks has been so overwhelming that several cities have found the regulations ...
The Application of Data Mining and Machine Learning in the Diagnosis of Mental Disorders
(2017-07-28)
Autism is a developmental disorder that is currently diagnosed using behavioral tests which can be subjective. Consequently, objective non-invasive imaging biomarkers of Autism are being actively researched. The common ...
Evaluation of rootstocks for grafted plants as a strategy to manage Southern Blight in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum)
(2017-07-28)
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne fungus responsible for the disease Southern blight. With few effective chemical controls, this disease is a continuing problem in the southeastern U.S. Vegetable grafting has gained ...
Evaluation of Methods to Assess the Strength of Soil Cement Base
(2017-07-28)
Soil cement is a mixture of soil, portland cement, and water that, once compacted and cured, forms a strong and durable pavement base. Construction practices and variance among core strength data have led to questions ...
Economic Analysis of Habitat Conservation Banking in the United States
(2017-07-28)
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is probably the most powerful environmental law ever enacted in the United States and is often portrayed as one of the most extreme forms of government intervention. Private landowners often ...
Effect of Fertilizer Rate and Panel Orientation on Growth and Fruit Yield of Sweet ’n’ Neat Cherry Tomato in Greenhouse Vertical Production
(2017-07-28)
This study evaluated container production of Sweet 'n' Neat cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersium L.) using a novel, inexpensive A-frame vertical structure compared to a traditional horizontal bench production system in a ...
Simultaneous Fermentation and Esterification for Butyl Butyrate Production in Biphasic Medium with Clostridium tyrobutyricum
(2017-07-28)
Butyl butyrate (BB) is a valuable chemical that can be used as flavor, fragrance, extractant, etc. in various industries. Meanwhile, BB can also be used as a fuel source with excellent compatibility as gasoline, aviation ...
Wetland Hydrologic Modeling through Physically-based and Data-driven Approaches
(2017-07-28)
Hydrology influences vegetation composition, species richness, primary productivity, accumulation of organic material, and nutrient availability and cycling in wetlands. Any alteration to wetland hydrology can change the ...
Evaluating the Effects of Queue Warning Systems on Freeway Work Zones Using Traffic Simulation Software
(2017-07-27)
Work zones are a key component of the rehabilitation efforts that travelers on the U.S. national highway system interact with increasingly every day. Roadway construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance poses a potential ...
Modeling of the Wolf Bay and Perdido Bay Watersheds using HSPF
(2017-07-27)
This study is the first stage of the larger project for determining the transport mechanism of endocrine disruptors that flow through the Perdido Bay Basin. Given within are the methods and processes used to perform watershed ...
Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Shape Memory Alloys in Robotics Applications
(2017-07-27)
Shape memory alloys (SMA) are uniquely alloyed metals that have the ability to change crystalline structure upon the application or removal of stress or upon heating or cooling. This change in crystalline structure gives ...
Narrative Case Study of Three Secondary Mathematics Teachers that Use Technology Effectively in Classroom Instruction
(2017-07-27)
Despite calls for the implementation of technology in today’s classrooms to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics, very few teachers implement technology in effective ways, even when they are adequately prepared ...
Guideline to refine the product appearance based on analysis of the line shape in the two-dimensional views
(2017-07-27)
According to the human perception, humans are more sensitive to the shapes of objects. For the product, the line shape represents the shape of the product in a two-dimensional view, and lines also work as the original and ...
Spatial Analysis of Plateau Pika Habitat Use
(2017-07-27)
The habitat occupied by animals during their normal activities is referred to as their home
range. This physical space contains limited resources that are necessary for reproduction and
survival. Using spatial analysis ...