Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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New Atomic Data For Iron-Peak Elements For Use In Astrophysical Modeling
(2013-07-25)
Supernovae (SN) and supernova remnant (SNR) plasmas represent some of the most
extreme and unusual objects in the universe. X-ray spectra of supernova remnant plasmas
are key to understanding the mechanism and dynamics ...
The Pennsylvanian Cladid Crinoid Erisocrinus: Ontogeny and Systematics
(2013-07-25)
Cladid crinoids have among the highest disarticulation rates of all Paleozoic crinoids, so the study of morphology and systematics has been hindered by a lack of available specimens. An unusually large collection of the ...
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks with Polyurethane and Methacrylate-based Polymers
(2013-07-25)
Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) were synthesized with polyurethane (PU) and methacrylate-based polymers in order to create a transparent device with high toughness for potential applications in high-impact scenarios. ...
The Relationship of Trust in the Health Care System and Perceived Hope to the Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Adults in Alabama’s Expanded Black Belt
(2013-07-25)
This quantitative study explored the quality of life in a historically depressed area in Alabama’s Black Belt where trust in the health care system has been challenged secondary to a landmark sentinel event altering the ...
"Straight People Are Looking at You:" Heterosexual Privilege and Homonormativity in American Visual Texts
(2013-07-25)
My dissertation deals with the topic of representations of gay men in such American popular texts as film, television, and mainstream theatre. I advance the argument that while the 2000s have seen a dramatic rise in the ...
Examining College Students' Motivations and Perceptions Toward Enrollment, Participation, and Engagement in Physical Activity Courses
(2013-07-25)
Instructional physical activity programs offer a great opportunity for college and university students to have the opportunity to engage and participate in various physical activities on a regular basis. For students who ...
Fundamental Study and Development of 0-3 Dielectric Composites with High Dielectric Constant
(2013-07-25)
Dielectric composites are promising materials for many applications. Polymer-based 0-3 composites with a high dielectric constant represent an important category of dielectric composites being studied in research.
Different ...
Material Characterization of Leadfree SAC Solder Alloys at High Strain Rates with Finite Element Analysis
(2013-07-25)
The electronics may experience high strain rates under single, sequential and simultaneous exposure to thermo-mechanical and transient dynamics loads at various stages of their life-cycle i.e. manufacturing, transportation, ...
Mitigation of the Effects of High Levels of High-Frequency Noise on MEMS Gyroscopes
(2013-07-24)
MEMS gyroscopes are being used in a variety of applications such as camcorders, vehicle stability control and game controllers. Sometimes they are used in harsh environments such as high levels of high-frequency noise. If ...
Aerodynamic loads over arbitrary bodies by method of integrated circulation
(2013-07-24)
A method for the application of vorticity based potential-flow solvers to unstructured surface meshes has been created. This method is designed to maintain the advantages of the vorticity based solvers while removing the ...
Cytochrome P450s and Their Roles in Insecticide Resistance in the Mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus
(2013-07-24)
The southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, is an important disease vector of West Nile virus (WNV), Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV), and filariasis. Insecticides are the most important component in the ...
On the Relationship between Criminal History and Racial Discrimination in Labor Markets: Evidence from the Field
(2013-07-23)
It has been shown in the literature that any contact at all with the criminal justice system presents an individual with a significant challenge in obtaining employment. It has also been shown that African-Americans are ...
Examining the Merger of the NFA and FFA
(2013-07-22)
The merger between the NFA (New Farmers of America) and the FFA (Future Farmers of America) was an event that occurred nearly 50 years ago between two student organizations in secondary education. Prior to that time, the ...
Using a Naturalistic Sport Context to Train Social Skills in Children
(2013-07-22)
Researchers have utilized the positive aspects of sports to deliver social skills training (SST) programs to children in a sport context. Youth participation in sports has been linked to positive benefits across many domains ...
Acute effects of teacher-implemented physical activity breaks on preschooler’s physical activity participation and academic time on-task
(2013-07-19)
Physical activity participation is a crucial component to a child’s healthy development. Although various benefits and positive correlations exist from adequate amounts of physical activity participation, a majority of ...
Public Libraries and Democracy: The Library's Effect on Civic Engagement
(2013-07-19)
The modern public library is an agency that has grown out of the uniquely American democratic experience. Moreover, many in the profession tout these organizations as bastions of democracy. The key arguments contend that ...
Quasi 3D electrochemical and thermal modeling of lithium ion polymer battery in time and frequency domain and its validation
(2013-07-19)
A dynamic model for a pouch type Li-polymer battery based on electrochemical, thermal, and double layer principles is developed to analyze static and dynamic performances of a single cell. The model is built in three steps: ...
Imaging Electron-Driven Dynamics in Dissociative Electron Attachment to Gas Molecules
(2013-07-19)
The design and construction of a new ion-momentum spectrometer for the study of
electron-molecule interactions at Auburn University (AU) is detailed with emphasis on the
phenomenon of dissociative electron attachment ...
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Phosphorus Uptake and Movement Among Forage, Soil and Water in a Year-Round Pasture System
(2013-07-19)
A 3-year study was conducted to investigate manipulation of nitrogen (N) fertilization regime and incorporation of seasonally adapted annual forages for re-establishing phosphorus (P) equilibrium and sustainability in a ...
Impacts of Cogongrass in South Alabama: Mapping the Extent and Understanding Perceived Threats
(2013-07-19)
Cogongrass (imperata cylindrica) is an invasive species that was introduced to the United States in the 1900s via seed packing material in shipping containers from South Asia. It spreads by both underground rhizomes and ...