Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ...
Whole Tree Transportation Method for Timber Processing Depots
(2017-04-20)
The growing demand for alternative energy has led those interested in producing sustainable energy from renewable biomass such as timber to devise new concepts to satisfy those demands. The concept of timber processing ...
Framework for Formal Automated Analysis of Simulation Experiments
(2017-04-20)
Simulation experiments are becoming a widely feasible medium for scientific discovery
due to the amount of traceability and reproducibility which computing systems are able to
provide. These characteristics help to ensure ...
Design of Calorimeter and Heat Measurement of Lithium-ion Battery
(2017-04-20)
Since the temperature of the lithium-ion battery has a great impact on its performance and life, heat generation measurement of the lithium-ion battery becomes one of the most important parts of designing lithium-ion battery ...
Foster Care Graduates' Experiences Obtaining Life Skills
(2017-04-20)
Foster care is the 24-hour temporary care for children outside their homes (Department of Social Services, 2016). Children are often placed in foster care because they have “suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the ...
Moisture Content Monitoring using a Nuclear Moisture Gauge and Preliminary Findings at Alabama Highway 5
(2017-04-20)
Expansive soils cause damage to lightly loaded foundations and structures across the
world. Alabama Highway 5 was built directly on an expansive clay soil. In past years it has
experienced tremendous amounts of damage ...
Application of machine learning techniques for stock market prediction
(2017-04-20)
The stock market prediction has attracted much attention from academia as well as business. Due to the non-linear, volatile and complex nature of the market, it is quite difficult to predict. As the stock markets grow ...
The effect of Sirex spp. woodwasps and their fungal associates on Alabama forest health
(2017-04-20)
Forestry is an industry in the Southeastern United States that provides products and jobs to people throughout the region. These forests, while are mostly well managed for various outcomes, are susceptible to a variety of ...