Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Statistical methods for identification of NF-κB related genes and their expression profiles in channel catfish after bacterial infection
(2017-04-16)
Interactions of NF-κB family, IκB family and IKK complex are key components of NF-κB pathway that is essential for many biological processes including innate and adaptive immunity, and inflammation and stress responses. ...
The Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress, 2nd Edition (DAPS-II): Initial Psychometric Evaluation in a Trauma-Exposed Community Sample
(2017-04-16)
The Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS; Briere, 2001) is a comprehensive, multiscale questionnaire that assesses all posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnostic criteria, as well as peritraumatic responses ...
Error Analysis of Carrier Phase Positioning Using Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna Arrays
(2017-04-16)
This thesis analyzes and provides algorithms that protect against various carrier phase positioning errors caused by anti-jamming algorithms commonly used to position in a jamming environment. These position errors include ...
Exploring the Functional Roles of π-helices and Flavin-Induced Oligomeric State Changes in Flavin Reductases of Two-Component Monooxygenase Systems
(2017-04-16)
Sulfur-containing biomolecules participate in various chemical and structural functions in enzymes. When sulfate is limiting, bacteria upregulate ssi enzymes to utilize organosulfonates as an alternative source. The ...
Cellular Elucidation of Mode of Defense Responses in Cotton Roots in response to Rotylenchulus reniformis Infections
(2017-04-15)
The hypersensitive response is an important mechanism of plant innate immunity which has been studied for decades. It is the immune response whereby a host plant R genes will recognize a specific effector gene from a ...
Nutritive quality of Coastal bermudagrass treated with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
(2017-04-15)
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are naturally occurring, non-pathogenic soil bacteria that aggressively colonize plant roots. These beneficial bacteria increase nutrient uptake, pest resistance, drought tolerance, ...
Evaluating the functional response of isolated cypress domes to groundwater alteration in west-central Florida
(2017-04-15)
The hydrology of a wetland is the single most important determinant of its function and slight alterations can lead to significant changes in plant communities and biogeochemistry within the wetland. Therefore, understanding ...
Design and Construction of a Rainfall Simulator for Large-Scale Testing of Erosion Control Practices and Products
(2017-04-14)
Soil erosion and the resulting sediment deposition constitutes one of the greatest pollutants in our nation’s waterways. Construction projects often generate large areas of exposed soil that remain disturbed throughout the ...
A Middle School's Use of Systems Thinking To Make Decisions
(2017-04-13)
Flair Middle School is a middle school that is located in the suburbs of a major Midwestern city in the United States. It houses grades six through eight, along with more than seven hundred students. Flair Middle School ...
Number Fields
(2017-04-13)
This paper focuses on number fields and the number rings associated with a particular number field. This topic falls under the study of algebra, and in particular algebraic number theory. The motivation of this paper is ...
Learning Systems for Nonlinear Mapping
(2017-04-13)
The many complex problems facing researchers and engineers demand innovative solutions.
Machine learning techniques are growing in popularity due to their versatility and power.
However, challenges remain. Popular machine ...
Socialization of Female and Male Assistant Principals
(2017-04-13)
Assistant principals have one of the hardest jobs in the school, if not the hardest. Their role in a school generally consists of discipline, buses, textbooks, working with angry parents, and many more. Their hours are ...
Progress on the Marcus-de Oliveira Determinantal Conjecture
(2017-04-12)
We discuss the well known conjecture of Marcus and de Oliveira of the determinant of the sum of normal matrices. We present the motivation of this conjecture, along with detailed history of its origin. Then we compile ...
Neurofunctional Correlates of Geometry and Feature Use in a Virtual Environment Across the Lifespan
(2017-04-12)
There are mixed results regarding the differentiation of neurofunctional correlates of spatial abilities. To help elucidate the existing mixed findings, three experiments were conducted. In Experiment 1, college-aged ...
A Fine Line Between Dispersion and Retention: Oil-Sediment Interactions in Nearshore Marine Environments
(2017-04-12)
When crude oil that is spilled in a marine environment approaches the shoreline, it can interact with suspended sediment to form either microscopic oil-mineral aggregates (OMAs), or macroscopic surface residual balls (SRBs) ...
Adapting to Academic Life: Junior Pharmacy Practice Faculty’s Preparation for Academia and Their Intent to Leave
(2017-04-12)
Pharmacy education has experienced significant changes in the last 20 years. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree became the sole professional degree requiring the addition of a large number of practice faculty. In addition, ...
Comparisons Among Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus, Blue Catfish I. furcatus, Channel ♀ × Blue ♂ Hybrid Catfish and Transgenic Channel Catfish for Growth, Cold and Salinity Tolerance
(2017-04-12)
Two studies were performed related to salinity tolerance and the potential effect of climate change on genetic choices for catfish farming. The first study examined the growth rate and survival rate among channel catfish ...
Acquired Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Assessment: Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceived Competence and Proposed Clinical Guideline.
(2017-03-31)
Purpose: An on-line survey was completed to investigate SLP self-efficacy and knowledge for assessment of acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction (AVPD). It was hypothesized that participants would report limited training and ...
Female Assistant Superintendents in Middle Space Leadership: A Multiple Case Study
(2017-03-31)
This qualitative study explored the experiences of female assistant superintendents in obtaining and sustaining their positions as middle space leaders. There is little research on female assistant superintendents or middle ...
Conversion of Carbon Dioxide and Biomass for Fuels and Chemicals Precursor through Gasification: Experimental and Modeling Approach
(2017-03-13)
Recycling carbon dioxide is of prime importance due to the harmful effects on the atmosphere. Using CO2 for gasification serves a dual purpose i.e. reducing pollution and generating syngas and is beneficial both environmentally ...