Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Interfacial Thermal Resistance Measurements of Solution Deposited CNT Films on Copper Substrates
(2015-07-28)
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been regarded as one of the most promising materials for electronics applications during the past two decades according to their outstanding electrical properties. However, the fabrication ...
Meal Timing & Its Effects on the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome
(2015-07-28)
Metabolic syndrome is an assortment of biochemical abnormalities associated with cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, and hepatic steatosis, it affects approximately ...
Characterization of detoxification enzymes in Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
(2015-07-28)
Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a highly polyphagous scarab with a host range of over 300 plant species spreading over 79 families. It is a cosmopolitan pest with agricultural, landscape and horticultural ...
Constitutive Model and Solder Joint Reliability Predictionsfor BGA Packages Subjected to Aging
(2015-07-28)
Isothermal aging causes detrimental changes in the microstructure, mechanical response, and failure behavior of lead free solder joints in electronic assemblies. Traditional finite element based predictions for solder ...
Use of Lymphoscintigraphy in the Staging of Canine Oral Neoplasia
(2015-07-28)
Oral cancer is the fourth most common type of canine neoplasm. Metastatic potential is highly
variable, and failure to accurately identify evidence of metastasis results in detrimental outcomes
through inaccurate treatment ...
3D printers their clinical, experimental, and teaching uses.
(2015-07-28)
Recent technological advances in 3D printing have resulted in increased use of this technology in human medicine, and decreasing cost is making it more affordable for veterinary use. Rapid prototyping is at its early stage ...
Integrated EEG Acquisition System for MRI Electromagnetic Environment Applications
(2015-07-27)
From detail analysis on origins of artifacts which influences EEG signal quality and compared with traditional simultaneous MRI/EEG acquiring system [3], an in-bore MRI electromagnetic environment compatible EEG signal ...
An Approach for The Development of Low Cost Prosthetic Limbs with 3D Printing Technology
(2015-07-27)
After limb amputation, the stump muscle needs to define its shape for at least three to six months during atrophy to allow permanent prosthesis installation, but to some degree, there exist amyotrophy after the artificial ...
Value of Off-bottom Oyster Aquaculture Baskets as Habitat for Juvenile Blue Crab
(2015-07-27)
The potential of the adjustable long-line system (ALS) oyster aquaculture baskets as habitat for juvenile blue crab was investigated in Portersville Bay, AL, during Summer/Fall 2014. The density of juvenile blue crabs ...
Antioxidant Properties and Hypoglycemic Potential of Genomically Diverse Bananas Cultivated in Southeastern United States
(2015-07-27)
There has been increased interest in growing and selecting cold-hardy short-season cultivars to offer an alternative to the industry standard, the Cavendish (genome AAA). In addition to expansion of production, these ...
The Debate between Federal and State Agencies on Recreational Red Snapper Fisheries Management in the Gulf of Mexico
(2015-07-27)
Red snapper is a pelagic species and one of the most popular recreational species in the GOM (Gulf of Mexico). The population of red snapper in the GOM has been in an overfished condition since 1988. In recent years, the ...
Mobile Phone Use in Ugandan Aquaculture: Farmer Experinces and Aspirations
(2015-07-27)
Aquaculture, being largely non-traditional in Uganda, is challenged by inadequate information and technical assistance to guide farmers. Farmers in Uganda have accumulated enough experience in growing crops and livestock ...
Herbicide Tolerance and Weed Control of Longleaf Pine Native Understory Species
(2015-07-27)
The restoration of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is an important environmental issue due to the shrinking size of this once dominant forest type. The restoration of this ecosystem requires the presence of native understory ...
Three Essays on China's Agricultural Trade
(2015-07-27)
This dissertation consists of three chapters. In the context of the appreciation pressure that is faced by the Chinese currency (Renminbi, RMB) in recent years, using an Equilibrium Displacement Model, Chapter 1 studies ...
Research on Aquacultural Trade and Policy - Three Essays on China’s Aquatic Product Trade
(2015-07-27)
This dissertation consists of three chapters, discussing the issue of international aquatic product trade. The purpose of first chapter is to determine the effects of American antidumping duty on China’s shrimp market by ...
Nutritional Ecology of Pseudacteon species (Diptera: Phoridae) and Its Impact on Their Fitness
(2015-07-24)
Natural enemies, such as Pseudacteon parasitic flies, have the potential to provide sustainable suppression of imported fire ants, Solenopsis species. Multiple releases of various species of these flies have been made ...
Measuring Trunk Stability and Range of Motion: Two Field Tests for Wheelchair Basketball Classification
(2015-07-24)
Adapted sports are sports that enable people with disabilities to participate in sport through modification of traditional sport or new sports designed for people with disabilities. Classification systems are utilized ...
Elucidating Biological Questions with Bioinformatics Tools, with a Case Study of Tube Worm Hemoglobin
(2015-07-24)
The goal of my Master’s Thesis research was to utilize sequenced data in conjunction with new data to investigate the sulfur binding hemoglobin of the annelid family Siboglinidae. To accomplish this, multiple bioinformatic ...
Elucidating the Neurotoxic Effects of Piperazine Derivatives in Human Neuroblastoma Cells through Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Apoptosis
(2015-07-24)
Designer drugs are synthetic structural analogues/congeners of controlled substances with slightly modified chemical structures intended to mimic the pharmacological effects of known drugs of abuse so as to evade drug ...
The impact of maternal protein intake and litter size on organ and stress axis development in the house mouse (Mus musculus)
(2015-07-24)
The phenotype of an individual is determined by interactions between its genotype and its surrounding environment. Through these interactions, an individual can express a greater range of characteristics than dictated by ...