Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Improving Sonar Reconstruction with Sparse Reconstruction Techniques
(2016-12-09)
In many sonar applications, traditional processing can fail to provide adequate information to accomplish the respective goals, because the processed information is either strictly bandlimited to the transmit band, distorted ...
Superconducting Resonators on Thin Film Flexible Substrates
(2016-12-09)
In cryogenic electronics applications and experiments, i.e., for cold detectors and low temperature quantum computing, the base temperature is typically below 100 milli-Kelvin. In order to reach this temperature range, a ...
Exploring the Role of Self-Esteem, Masculinity, and Attachment on Males' Responses to Social Support
(2016-12-09)
The current study explored the relationship between self-esteem, attachment, and masculinity and males’ responses to two types of social support messages. Participants read a scenario in which they were asked to imagine ...
Synthesis, Processing and Dynamic Fracture Behavior of Particulate Epoxy Composites with Conventional and Hierarchical Micro-/Nano-fillers
(2016-12-09)
Polymer-based particulate composites have a wide range of engineering applications due to their mechanical, chemical, dielectric, and lightweight characteristics as well as simplicity of processing. The mechanical performance ...
A Study of the Impact of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program in Alabama Schools
(2016-12-09)
This study examined the fruit and vegetable intake of a large sample of Alabama school children in elementary schools receiving fifty percent or more free or reduced priced lunch who qualify for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ...
The Role of Hope in School Leadership
(2016-12-09)
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the relationship of hope in school principal leadership through (a) the administration of a self-report instrument that measures trait hope in the school principal, ...
Dynamically Adjustable Software Process
(2016-12-09)
Industry experience shows that the quality of a software product is directly related to the quality of the software process used to produce it. Software process can rarely be used out of the box. Project types, scopes and ...
Mental Health Related Stereotype Threat, Self-Stigma, and African-American College Students’ Willingness to Seek Counseling
(2016-12-09)
A substantial amount of literature has shown that there are a number of academic, cognitive, and physiological outcomes associated with stereotype threat including underperformance, academic stress/fatigue, anxiety, academic ...
Learned Helplessness as a Moderator in SES Stereotype Threat and Academic/Intellectual Disengagement
(2016-12-09)
On average fewer lower-SES students graduate from college compared to their higher-SES peers. SES-stereotype threat researchers have found evidence that when faced with a stereotype regarding SES, lower-SES students’ ...
Detection of Tritrichomonas foetus in Bovine Semen by PCR Amplification
(2016-12-09)
Bovine trichomoniasis caused by Tritrichomonas foetus, is a true venereal disease of cattle that is spread only through coitus. The objective of the study was to determine if a T. foetus infection could be detected in ...
Recommended duration for evaluating feed intake and validating the residual feed intake model in Brangus heifers
(2016-12-09)
In order to determine optimal measurement days, variables best describing variation for dry matter intake (DMI) and effect of residual feed intake (RFI) classification on reproductive and performance traits, RFI was predicted ...
Determining the spatial and seasonal influences of microbial community composition and structure from the Hawaiian anchialine ecosystem
(2016-12-09)
Characterized as coastal bodies of water lacking surface connections to the ocean but with subterranean connections to the ocean and groundwater, habitats belonging to the anchialine ecosystem occur worldwide in primarily ...
Development of Reliable Erosion Indices for Climate-Informed Soil Conservation in the Southeastern United States
(2016-12-09)
A new methodology and corresponding dataset are recommended for a more accurate calculation of erosion index (EI) and erosivity (R) that was more consistent with observations from superior data sources. NOAA NCDC DSI-3260 ...
Evaluation of Laboratory Cracking Tests Related to Top-Down Cracking in Asphalt Pavements
(2016-12-09)
Top-down cracking (TDC) is now recognized as a prominent mode of failure in asphalt pavements. There has been much research conducted to characterize the failure mechanisms of TDC but there are still large gaps of knowledge ...
The Investigation of Interns', Teachers', and Principals' Perceptions of Preparedness in Elementary Education
(2016-12-09)
Forty to 50 percent of teachers are leaving the teaching profession in their first five years due to a lack of confidence and a feeling of incompetence when trying to meet the needs of their students in the classroom ...
A Study of a Bacteriophage-Resistant Salmonella Mutant and Factors Influencing Prevalence of Salmonella in a Multi-Species Animal Facility
(2016-12-08)
Bacteriophage (phage) treatment for the reduction of multiple drug resistant Salmonella Newport in dairy calves is being examined in our lab from a clinical disease and food safety perspective. An unintended consequence ...
The Impact of International Students’ Adjustment Strains on Self-esteem, Happiness, and Engagement in Compulsive Online Buying
(2016-12-08)
This study examined the extent to which various adjustment strains faced by international students reduce self-esteem and happiness, as well as how these factors impact engagement in compulsive online buying. The online ...
Characterizing Full Shift Physical Risk Factors among Hand Planter Forestry Workers
(2016-12-08)
Low back and neck/shoulder pain are commonly reported among reforestation hand planters. While some studies have documented the intensive cardiovascular demands of hand planting, limited information is available regarding ...
The Role of Sugar-sweetened Water in the Progression of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
(2016-12-08)
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which ranges from simple steatosis (fatty liver) to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), has become the most common chronic liver disease in both children and adults, paralleling ...
Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Remote Rural School Districts: Strategies for Success
(2016-12-08)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the strategies used to recruit and retain teachers in remote rural school districts, from the perspective of the superintendent, the principal, and the teacher. Data was ...