Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Principal Eigenvalue Theory for Time Periodic Nonlocal Dispersal Operators and Applications
(2014-07-02)
The dissertation is concerned with the
spectral theory, in particular, the principal eigenvalue theory for
nonlocal dispersal operators with time periodic dependence, and its
applications. Nonlocal and random dispersal ...
Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete in Precast, Prestressed Girders
(2014-07-02)
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is a high-performance concrete in the fresh state—because of its highly fluid fresh behavior, it requires no mechanical consolidation during placement. Prior to statewide acceptance of ...
Spreading like wildfire: The impact of communication channel on emotional contagion
(2014-07-02)
Affect is a burgeoning area of study in organizational research. However, very few studies to date have examined the impact of communication channel on message interpretation. Research merging these two areas is even more ...
Stocker Cattle Performance from Grazed Mixtures of Triticale and Wheat with Ryegrass
(2014-07-02)
Previous research indicates that beef production from winter grazing in the lower Gulf Coast region is typically greater from monocultures of ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) than triticale (× ...
Preparing Culturally Competent Educational Leaders
(2014-07-02)
The demographic profile of the US has been rapidly changing and as a result, the US is becoming more culturally diverse. This change in demographics is reflected in schools, and by 2020 minority students will constitute ...
The Fifth Border State: Slavery and the Formation of West Virginia, 1850-1868
(2014-06-30)
Civil War historians unfairly treat West Virginia as an oddity. They tend to see it as the dissident part of Virginia that resisted its secession in 1861 to protest decades of economic neglect. Some explain this process ...
Effect of vane shape and fertilizer product on spread uniformity using a dual-disc spinner spreader
(2014-06-27)
Advancements in granular applicators are required in order to provide accurate metering and placement of fertilizer as emphasis grows on nutrient and associated environmental stewardship. Spinner-disc spreaders are commonly ...
Attributes, Attitudes, and Perceived Self-Efficacy Levels of School Counselors Toward Poverty
(2014-06-27)
This study was conducted to examine the relationship between school counselors’ attitudes, attributes, and self-efficacy levels while working with individuals living in poverty. The study used quantitative measures and ...
Fundulus grandis otolith microchemistry as a metric of estuarine discrimination and environmental conditions in the northern Gulf of Mexico
(2014-06-25)
The Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandis is an important component of saltmarsh ecosystems and is an ideal choice as an indicator species for environmental changes, given that it remains near the same marsh throughout its life. ...
African American survivors of childhood sexual abuse: Perceptions of treatment and treatment providers
(2014-06-25)
The current research advancements in sexual abuse literature regarding the mental health treatment of African Americans has been focused heavily on female African Americans survivors with only limited research comparing ...
Discussing my romantic problems with my best friend: Longitudinal examinations of relationship work in younger and older couples
(2014-06-24)
All couples experience romantic challenges and sharing these problems with others seems innately human. This dissertation underscores the importance of carefully considering with whom and how often one should discuss ...
Viability of server module thermal management using enhanced heat sinks and low global warming potential dielectric fluids
(2014-06-24)
Immersion cooling is making a resurgence for use in server applications driven by an increase in chip densities and the need for reduction in overall data center power usage. This thesis focuses on pool boiling characteristics ...
Thermal Modeling and Management of Storage Systems
(2014-06-24)
Energy consumption of data storage systems has increased significantly for the past decades. There is an urgent need to build energy-efficient data storage systems. Computing cost of IT facilities and cooling cost of air ...
Conflict Behaviors and Marital Satisfaction in Older Adulthood: A Typology
(2014-06-24)
Research has generally supported the idea that older adult conflict resolution is different from that of younger adults and that more effective conflict resolution skills are positively associated with marital satisfaction ...
The Effects of Length of Instruction on Rhythm-Reading Learning and Retention
(2014-06-24)
This study analyzed the effectiveness of instructional time on rhythm-reading learning and retention. Second-grade students (N = 128) received either five-minutes or ten-minutes of rhythm-reading instruction using techniques ...
Victim Blaming and Rape Myth Acceptance: Attitudes that Influence Advice-Giving to Victims of Sexual Assault
(2014-06-24)
The current study investigated whether the consumption of alcohol, type of dress worn, and degree of resistance would influence whether or not people would advise a hypothetical rape victim to disclose her sexual assault ...
Adaptive Rate Control based on Collision and Frame Aggregation Awareness
(2014-06-23)
The innovative advances in mobile technologies have facilitated remarkable growth in the use of mobile devices such as smart phones, e-book readers, and tablet PCs. Since a significant amount of wireless traffic is generated ...
Alcohol-Related Problems as Specific Correlates of Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide Constructs
(2014-06-18)
The relationship between alcohol misuse and suicide ideation among undergraduate
students has recently been investigated through the potential mechanisms of coping motives for drinking (Gonzalez, Bradizza, & Collins, ...
Environmental Structure: Contributions of Family Routines and Classroom Organization to the Social and Academic Development of Low-Income Kindergarteners
(2014-06-18)
Prior research indicates that chaos, marked by high levels of noise, crowding, clutter, and lack of routine, at home and school is negatively associated with child outcomes. Low-income families more often struggle with ...
Normative Influences on the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among College Students
(2014-06-18)
Recent epidemiological data has indicated an increasing trend in the non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) among college students. NMUPD involves using a prescription medication without a prescription, or using the ...