Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Ion Probe Dating of Zircons from Wuluke Volcano, NW Tibet, China: Constraints on Magma Evolution
(2016-04-29)
The Ashikule volcanic cluster (AVC) is located in the Ashikule basin, on top of
the Kunlun Mountains in the NW Tibetan Plateau. There is very little research on the
AVC, so further research is necessary in order to gain ...
How the Interplay of Technology, Public Policy and Teacher Discourses in Education Construct the Teacher Subject
(2016-04-29)
This study applies a Foucauldian critical analytic to investigate how different discourses that are present in one Alabama public school are shaping various aspects of the teacher-self. In an environment of increasing ...
Combining morphological, acoustic, and genetic techniques to better understand hybridization of the most abundant toad in Alabama: Anaxyrus fowleri
(2016-04-29)
The Anaxyrus americanus species complex has provided an interesting group of species to study hybridization. Two species in particular, Anaxyrus americanus and Anaxyrus fowleri, are known to hybridize in northern portions ...
Views of the Common Core: An Examination of Upper Elementary Mathematics Teachers' Lived Experiences
(2016-04-29)
This study was conducted to investigate perspectives of upper elementary mathematics teachers on the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards, the Common Core State Standards for Alabama. Participants in this study ...
Examining Educator Perceptions of a Response to Intervention Initiative: Facilitating Factors, Barriers and Benefits
(2016-04-28)
This study investigated a school district's implementation of a state mandated, Tier III, Response to Instruction (RtI) Program during its fifth year of implementation. This study examined administrators' and teachers' ...
Dialectical Differences of Spanish-influenced English in Children: Competence and Confidence of Speech-Language Pathologists
(2016-04-27)
A web-based survey of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in 15 states across the United States was conducted to assess their confidence and competence in serving bilingual or English-language learning (ELL) children. Mean ...
TrkA and Insulin Receptor in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Rat Brain
(2016-04-27)
Abnormal blood glucose homeostasis and subsequent hyperglycemia, due to insufficient insulin production, is characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Neuronal cells are classified as insulin insensitive, thereby insulin ...
Nonparametric Analysis of Temperature and Carbon Source Effects on vfr Gene Expression and Regulation
(2016-04-27)
Since temperatures and carbon sources are potential conditions that affect gene expression and regulation, experiments of vfr expression and regulation in the organism Pseudomonas aeruginosa were designed and performed to ...
Field Evaluation of Near-Surface Mounted, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strips for Strengthening of a Continuous Reinforced Concrete Bridge
(2016-04-27)
The Letohatchee bridge is a continuous, reinforced concrete, deck-girder bridge maintained by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) along AL 97 over I-65 near Letohatchee, Alabama. The bridge is deficient in ...
Rejecting and Embracing the Past: The Challenge of Post-Troubles Identity Construction in Contemporary Northern Irish Novels
(2016-04-27)
The conflict known as The Troubles which has dominated both real and fictional narratives from and about Northern Ireland since it began in the late 1960s characterizes Northern Ireland as a place steeped in ceaseless and ...
Applying Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to Investigate Energy Drink Consumption Behavior among General Public in the United States
(2016-04-27)
The sales of energy drinks will reach $21.5 billion in 2017. Energy drinks could boost energy but also bring some side effects. This study explored consumers’ energy drink consumption behavior based on extended Theory of ...
A Systematic Approach to the Classification of Physical Connections in Product Design
(2016-04-27)
Physical connection plays an important part in product design. This thesis focuses on
discussing physical connection in product design. Physical connection is the junction area of two or multiple parts. This thesis aims ...
University Students' Travel Motivation, Memorable Tourism Experience and Destination Loyalty for Spring Break Vacation
(2016-04-27)
The study examined the relationships among university students’ travel motivation, memorable tourism experience, and destination loyalty for Spring Break vacation. It also explored the moderating effects of attribute ...
Effective Pollination Period and Influence of Crop Load Management on AU Kiwifruit Cultivars
(2016-04-26)
Kiwifruit size and marketability is closely associated with successful pollination and crop load management. Commercial kiwifruit production often involves much effort to enhance pollination due to the inherent difficulties ...
Effects of Hydrologic Change on Stream Fish Assemblages in Alabama
(2016-04-26)
Alabama is home to the most diverse aquatic fauna in the United States. A major threat to this fauna is habitat degradation mediated by hydrologic alteration. Land cover changes contribute to disrupted flow patterns and ...
Development and Assessment of an Infection Control Workshop in Malawi
(2016-04-26)
The purpose of this research study was to develop and assess the effectiveness of an infection control program taught in Malawi, Africa. The workshops were conducted from June through July 2015. The intent was to evaluate ...
Life Stressors and Specialized Programs and Services for Parents with Serious Mental Illness from a Peer Support Specialist Perspective
(2016-04-26)
Parents with a mental illness, especially single mothers, who are caring for their children are particularly vulnerable to social isolation, stress, financial hardship, and lack of resources. Prevention and strengths-based ...
Phosphite in Soil and Turfgrass
(2016-04-26)
Phosphate, derived from phosphoric acid (H3PO4), has long been used as a P fertilizer source, while phosphite, derived from phosphorous acid (H3PO3), has long been used as a known and proven fungicide. However, the exact ...
Knowledge and Competence Regarding Percentage of Consonants Correct: A National Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists
(2016-04-26)
The purpose of the current national survey was to examine speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs’) competence and confidence regarding the use of Percentage of Consonants Correct (PCC). Comparisons were made between recent ...
Predicting framing susceptibility in health decisions through dual process and numeracy theories
(2016-04-26)
Multiple times per day individuals are faced with deciding what foods to consume and how much of these foods to consume. For most of us, the food decisions we make have direct implications on our health and weight. In ...