Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Investigation of Contributing Factors of Wrong-Way Driving Crashes on Partially/ Uncontrolled-Access Divided Highways
(2017-04-21)
Wrong-way driving (WWD) crashes are more likely to pose fatal and serious injuries than other types of highway accidents. This study focuses on differentiating the confounding factors that contribute to WWD crashes from ...
Single Camera 3D Measurement of a Shock Wave-Turbulent Boundary Layer Interaction
(2017-04-21)
This paper explores the 3D structure of an unswept fin generated shock wave-turbulent boundary layer interaction (SBLI). A Mach 2 flow encounters an unswept fin at an angle of attack of 15 degrees which causes an inviscid, ...
Genetic Diversity and Connectivity of Black Bears (Ursus americanus) in Alabama.
(2017-04-21)
One of the major concerns in conservation today is the loss of genetic diversity which is a frequent consequence of population isolation and small population sizes. Fragmentation of populations and persecution of carnivores ...
Minnows and molecules: resolving the broad and fine-scale evolutionary patterns of Cypriniformes
(2017-04-21)
Cypriniformes (minnows, carps, loaches, and suckers) is the largest group of freshwater fishes in the world. Despite much attention, previous attempts to elucidate relationships using molecular and morphological characters ...
The Effect of the Family Structure on Child Physical Activity within a Fitness Intervention: A Theoretical Approach
(2017-04-21)
Overweight or obese children are five times more likely to become obese adults, and obesity-related conditions (i.e. heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancers) are now the leading causes of preventable ...
Investigation of Deflection Basins to Identify Structural Distresses within Flexible Pavements
(2017-04-21)
Cracking in pavements is often considered a random phenomenon that is difficult to predict and diagnose. It would be beneficial to pavement managers to identify pavements that are likely to have cracking in the near future ...
Exploring actinide chemistry: uranyl detection and thorium catalysis
(2017-04-21)
In a world where there is a strong need to improve our means of producing energy to sustain our ever expanding population with low green-house emissions, nuclear power offers sustainability and low greenhouse emissions, ...
Convergence Analysis and Numerical Simulation of Particle Swarm Optimization
(2017-04-21)
Nature, including mankind, loves to optimize and the world is far from being deterministic.
Thus, stochastic optimization is an important and active area of research in applied mathematics.
Inspired by the social behavior ...
Combining Ability of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Females and Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) Males for Tolerance of Low Oxygen
(2017-04-21)
Catfish are the backbone of the aquaculture industry in the United States accounting for the majority of finfish production. The primary species cultured was channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), but that has changed as ...
Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of the Impact with Solid and Flexible Surfaces
(2017-04-21)
Impact plays an important role in many engineering applications, mechanical systems, and different areas such as robotics, machine design, etc. It is a complex phenomenon that occurs when two or more bodies collide. In the ...
Learning Style Preferences and their Relationship to Second Language Acquisition in Students of English as a Second Language
(2017-04-21)
Understanding learning styles can be an essential tool to implement new learning procedures. A learning style is not just an ability but rather a preferred way of using one’s abilities (Sternberg, 1994). Sanz (2005) stated ...
Effectiveness of a Text Messaging Program to Promote Weight Loss and Improve Dietary Behaviors in Low-income Women Ages 19-49 Years
(2017-04-21)
Combating obesity is a top public health priority in the United States. Currently, Alabama ranks 2nd in the nation for obesity. The goal of this dissertation was to develop My Quest, a 12-week mHealth initiative to evaluate ...
Disjoint G-Designs and the Intersection Problem for Some Seven Edge Graphs
(2017-04-21)
A $G$-Design of order $n$ is a decomposition of the edges of $K_n$ (the complete graph on $n$ vertices) into subgraphs of $K_n$ isomorphic to $G$, called blocks, in which each edge of $K_n$ appears in exactly one block. ...
Measurement of mineral elastic modulus through nanoindentation
(2017-04-21)
Minerals are the main component of Earth’s crust and mantle. For our planet, the data we have on the Earth’s interior are obtained from the measurement of seismic wave velocity. Measurement in laboratory of mineral’s elastic ...
Using Polling to Understand High School Students' Perspectives on Internet Learning and Peer Support
(2017-04-21)
This study explores students’ perceptions of Internet and peer-supported learning using student learning polls. Schools are expected to make improvements annually to increase student learning and achievement. The Learning ...
An Examination of the Student Engagement Experiences of Transfer Students
(2017-04-21)
The primary purpose of this study was to report on transfer students’ engagement in college and compare the findings of those who transferred from a two-year college and those who transferred from another four-year college. ...
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for Type 2 Diabetes Improves Patient Outcomes: A Retrospective Chart Review
(2017-04-21)
Background Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) improve patient outcomes; poor reimbursement limits access to care.
Objectives The aim was to develop methodology for tracking ...
Connoisseurship of Teaching in Higher Education
(2017-04-20)
This study examined the principles and practices of award-winning instructors in the classroom. This study creates a perspective of what constitutes teaching expertise in a higher education classroom. The purpose of this ...
Body to Backpack Interface Design Guidelines: An Interdisciplinary Study of the Human Body
(2017-04-20)
Backpacks are part of a class of load-carrying devices. With a wide of form and features, backpacks carry a variety of loads from school supplies and books, high alpine gear and survival gear, and numerous other articles. ...
Use of the CREDE Standards among Career and Technical Education Teachers
(2017-04-20)
Access to career and technical education (CTE) programs may play a significant role in Hispanic students’ academic success; however, little research had been conducted on the best practices employed by CTE teachers to meet ...