Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Identification of sex determination gene(s) through comparative sequence analysis of X and Y chromosomes in channel catfish
(2017-07-07)
One of the most fundamental and fascinating processes of life is the determination of
sex. Scientists have worked for hundreds of years to understand the mechanism of sex
determination in the fields ...
Comments on Covering Up: International Discourse on the Burkini Ban
(2017-07-07)
Following the Bastille Day terrorist attack in Nice, France, the Riviera town of Cannes banned Muslim full-coverage swimwear known as the burkini in July 2016. Similar to a wetsuit, a burkini is a conservative swimsuit ...
An In Vitro Study Assessing the Effect of Fluid Media on the Mechanical Properties of Pattern Starting and Ending Surgeon’s, Square and Aberdeen knots
(2017-07-07)
The objective of this study was to investigate the knot holding capacity (KHC) of pattern starting and ending square, surgeon’s and Aberdeen knots each tied in 4 throw combinations using either 2USP polydioxanone or 3USP ...
Overseeding Eastern gamagrass with cool-season grasses or grass-legume mixtures
(2017-07-07)
The first year and a half of a 2-yr study was conducted at Black Belt Research and Extension Center in Marion Junction, AL to evaluate the effects of overseeding early- vs. late-maturing cool-season forages on forage ...
Development of a Work-Life Balance Scale: Perceived Effectiveness and Satisfaction across Roles
(2017-07-07)
The present study aims to summarize existing literature on work-life balance before providing a newly developed scale to measure this construct. Work-life balance has held many definitions since it was first proposed, but ...
Terrestrial adaptation: Expansion of myoglobin and up-regulation of hemoglobin genes in the walking catfish (Clarias batrachus)
(2017-07-07)
Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus), a freshwater fish capable of locomotion on land, serves as a great model for understanding adaptations to terrestrial life. Through comparative genome analysis, here I report that no ...
Examining the Relationship Between Prescribed Fire Management and Forest Aesthetics in Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) Forests
(2017-07-07)
The majority of the coastal plain from Virginia to Texas was predominantly covered by longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) stands. These forests were described as 'park like' forests with a clean, aesthetic, and picturesque ...
Economic and Econometric Evaluation of the Turkish Labor Market
(2017-07-06)
This dissertation is organized in three chapters that deal with issues on labor market changes in Turkey. The first chapter estimates how historical internal migration impacted the gender pay gap in the Turkish Labor Market ...
Hydrological and geochemical analyses of the karstic Bobcat Cave watershed: A case study at Redstone Arsenal, northern Alabama
(2017-06-29)
Hydrologic, geochemical, and stable isotope methods were applied to study karstic carbonate watersheds of Redstone Arsenical (RSA) in north-central Alabama near Huntsville. Delineation of flow paths in RSA watersheds near ...
Faculty Comfort Level in Responding to Students Exhibiting Problems of Professional Multicultural Competence
(2017-06-28)
The significance of diversity and multicultural issues is becoming more apparent with the increase in visibility of social and political events domestically and abroad. These cultural influences have a direct impact on ...
Operational and Investment Solutions to Enhance the Transmission and Distribution Systems of the Electrical Grid
(2017-06-28)
An electric power system consists of three major components: generation, transmission and distribution. Electricity is usually generated in remote generation plants and carried through high voltage transmission lines to ...
Phylogeography and biodiversity of ophiuroids in the Southern Ocean
(2017-06-28)
The Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica is home to a highly endemic benthic fauna, often attributed to the strong oceanic barrier, the Antarctic Polar front. The Antarctic Polar Front and Antarctic Circumpolar Current ...
Rank-Based Methods for Single-Index Varying Coefficient Models
(2017-06-27)
The single-index varying coefficient model has received much attention due to its flexibility and interpretability in recent years. This dissertation is mainly concerned with the rank-based estimation and variable selection ...
Pre-Service Counselors, Pre-Service Special Education, and Pre-Service Regular Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Students Who Are English Language Learners
(2017-06-27)
Continued research in the area of Linguistically Diverse Students (LDS) suggests that
educators’ perceptions and attitudes significantly impacts the students they teach.
Research has identified predictors of these ...
Intermittent versus continuous walking: Effects on physiological and psychological variables in sedentary employees during a 10-week intervention
(2017-06-21)
Sedentary behavior elevates the risk of developing hypokinetic related diseases and early mortality. Despite known benefits and efforts to promote exercise as preventive medicine, only a small percentage of adults meet ...
Disruption of the Relational and Item-specific Processing Supports the Negative Outcomes of Multiple-Choice Testing with Additional Lures
(2017-06-21)
Multiple-choice retrieval practice with additional lures reduces retention on a later test (Roediger & Marsh, 2005). However, the mechanism underlying the negative outcomes with additional lures is poorly understood. Given ...
Transformative Learning in Counseling Programs through International Experiences: A 25-Year Qualitative Content Analysis of the Counseling Literature
(2017-06-21)
For decades the counseling profession has emphasized the importance of
multicultural competence when working effectively with diverse populations (Arredondo
et al., 1996; Korman, 1974; Pederson, 1991; Ratts, Singh, ...
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Investigation Using Factor Mixture Modeling
(2017-06-21)
It has long been established that the experience of traumatic events can result in pathological distress. Some of these reactions, such as hyperarousal or the avoidance of trauma-related cues, are recognized as prototypical ...
The Impact of Supervision on Counselor Self-efficacy: Working with Suicidal Clients
(2017-06-21)
Crises are becoming more prevalent in today’s society leading to increased preparedness of counselors to work in crisis interventions. Given that suicide rates have increased by 60% in the last 50 years counselors must be ...
Failure Modes Analysis and Life Prediction Modeling of Phosphor Converted White Lighting Emitting Diode under Harsh Environment
(2017-06-21)
The development of light-emitting diode (LED) technology has resulted in widespread solid state lighting use in both consumer and industrial applications due to their high-energy efficiency, long expected life, and less ...