Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Design of a Guidance Controller Using Network Topology
(2016-08-05)
In dynamic environments, the control of a formation of unmanned vehicles remains a significant control problem on both network and guidance dynamics levels. Currently, formations of unmanned vehicles require multiple ground ...
Chemosensation in the Common Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius
(2016-08-05)
As an ectoparasite on human beings and other animals, the common bed bug, Cimex lectulatius, has been resurgent worldwide and is of concern by both governments and general public for their biting nuisance and potential ...
Electron dynamics in inner-shell photo-ionization, dielectronic recombination and electron impact excitation
(2016-08-05)
This dissertation includes three main topics: Dynamics of outgoing inner shell photoionized electrons
and Auger decay electrons,
an investigation into the recently proposed mechanism of
below threshold dielectronic ...
Improving the homogeneity of superparamagnetic nanoparticles and a study of their physicochemical properties
(2016-08-05)
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have enormous potential in biomedical applications, including drug delivery, hyperthermia, and magnetic resonance imaging. However, the broad size distribution of SPIONs ...
40Ar/39Ar age variations among cogenetic feldspars from the Benson Mines, New York
(2016-08-05)
The alkali feldspar group constitutes one the most common mineral groups of Earth’s crust. The 40Ar/39Ar method for dating potassium feldspars has proven to be a powerful analytical tool for evaluating low-temperature ...
Preliminary Assessment of the Petroleum Source-Rock Potential of Upper Eocene Kopili Shale, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh
(2016-08-05)
The upper Eocene Kopili Shale occurs throughout the northern end of the Bengal Basin, including on the northwestern Indian Platform and in deeper basin areas (e.g., Sylhet Trough) of northeastern Bangladesh. The Kopili-equivalent ...
Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of functional metal oxide nano/micro-structures for VOC sensor devices
(2016-08-05)
In this dissertation, two nano/micro-structured functional metal oxides, ZnO and NiO, were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal and precipitation method. Synthesized particles were then electrophoretically deposited as a ...
Resolving the Paradoxical Nature of a Bifunctional Enzyme: Pathways and Regulation of Intramolecular Electron Transfer In KatG
(2016-08-05)
Catalase-peroxidases (KatGs) are heme-dependent enzymes that use a single active site to perform two activities by protein-based radical dependent mechanisms. As a catalase, in its first step, it reduces H2O2 to water and ...
On Galvin's Theorem and Stable Matchings
(2016-08-05)
In this thesis, we will discuss list edge coloring and its relation to stable matchings. In particular, we will present three proofs of Galvin's famous theorem that bipartite graphs satisfy the list edge coloring conjecture. ...
Leading School Change Through Innovation: The Hybrid Schedule
(2016-08-05)
Decades of differing philosophies and conventions have placed the idea of change at the forefront of reform efforts (Rothkopf, 2009). With the implementation of the rigorous, complex Alabama College and Career Ready ...
Romantic Relationship Trajectories: A Qualitative Analysis of Young Adults Exposed to Marital Violence
(2016-08-05)
Guided by a review of the literature on the theory of intergenerational transmission of violence (ITV) and Johnson’s typology of violence, the current study qualitatively examined 25 young adults’ romantic relationship ...
Denomination and Dissent: Benjamin Franklin Haynes and the Travails of Methodist Identity, 1885-1925
(2016-08-05)
This dissertation explores the themes of denomination and dissent in two related denominations, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (MECS), and the Church of the Nazarene, using the life of Benjamin Franklin Haynes. A ...
Repressible Transgenic Sterilization in Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, by Knockdown of Primordial Germ Cell Genes
(2016-08-05)
Genetic engineering has great potential for development of fish with higher growth rate, better disease resistance and increased nutritional value. However, genetically modified animals could pose ecological risk to the ...
The Role of Polyubiquitination in Nerve Growth Factor Signaling and its Alteration in Alzheimer’s Disease
(2016-08-05)
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a neurotrophin regulates survival and differentiation of neurons. To execute its antiapoptotic function, NGF binds to selective receptor TrkA and non-selective receptor p75NTR, leading to TrkA ...
Evolution of Miniaturization and Paedomorphism in Fishes of the Order Cypriniformes
(2016-08-05)
The order Cypriniformes (carps, minnows and their allies) is a morphologically diverse freshwater fish clade numbering over 4000 species. One species is the model organism zebrafish, Danio rerio. Cypriniform fishes have ...
Diurnal Patterns of Ovipositional Activity of Pseudacteon tricuspis and Pseudacteon curvatus (Diptera: Phoridae) in Alabama and Host Location Behavior of Pseudacteon curvatus (Diptera: Phoridae) in AlabamaT
(2016-08-05)
There are more than 20 species of Pseudacteon spp. (Diptera: Phoridae) that parasitize Solenopsis spp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in their native South America. In South America, several Pseudacteon species coexist and ...
Investigation of Pavement and Subgrade Distress at Alabama Highway 5
(2016-08-05)
The primary objectives of this study were to determine the root causes for subgrade failure and associated pavement distress along Alabama Highway 5 in Perry County, Alabama. In order to accomplish these goals photographic, ...
Development of 690K SNP arrays for whole genome mapping and genetic studies in catfish
(2016-08-05)
Catfish is the leading aquaculture species in the United States, accounting for approximately 60% of U.S. aquaculture production. However, the catfish industry is facing great challenges including escalating feed and fuel ...
Trusted, Third-Party Authenticated, Quantum Key Distribution
(2016-08-05)
This dissertation presents an algorithm that provides a way of establishing trust and authentication. The protocol negotiates a key using extensions to QKD algorithms that include non-repudiation and endpoint verification ...
Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Monomeric Sugars and Levulinic Acid: Alkaline Pretreatment, Enzymatic Hydrolysis, and Decrystallization
(2016-08-05)
The technical feasibility of applying uniform pretreatment conditions across the different switchgrass varieties to achieve similar sugar yields was investigated. Four different types of switchgrass species including, ...