Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ...
Understanding the Complexity of Mucosal Immunity in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
(2013-07-19)
The mucosal surfaces of fish (gill, skin, intestine) serve as the first line of defense against a myriad of aquatic pathogens. Although interest in understanding components of the mucosal immune response in fish is growing, ...
PTSD and Suicidal Ideation: An Application of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide
(2013-07-19)
The relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and passive suicidal ideation (P-SI) is well established, but the mechanisms underlying it are not well understood (Panagioti, Gooding, & Tarrier, 2012).This ...
Effect of Concurrent Sprint Interval and Resistance Training on Measures of Strength, Power, and Aerobic Performance
(2013-07-19)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation was to determine if sprint interval training (SIT) performed concurrently with resistance training resulted in adaptive interference, had no effect, or caused synergistic enhancement ...
Phytoremediation of Aquaculture Effluent Using Integrated Aquaculture Production Systems
(2013-07-19)
A series of experiments were conducted to determine how vegetable seedlings, herbs and bedding plants responded to the solid or liquid component in discharged aquaculture effluent collected from a freshwater, recirculating ...
Role of the Lumbopelvic-Hip Complex in Bipedal Acceleration
(2013-07-19)
A majority of sporting competition involves short bursts of acceleration; yet most running literature focuses on constant velocity locomotion. The acceleration phase is a critical component to performance in athletes and ...
Incorporation of Nanoparticles in Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications
(2013-07-19)
Nanomaterials have become a desirable field of research for use in the medical industry. Many modern medical techniques, devices, and medications can utilize nanomaterials for entirely new functions and designs. This ...
Investigations of cellular dynamics during bleaching in the symbiotic anemone, Aiptasia pallida
(2013-07-19)
The global decline of coral reefs continues at an increasing rate despite efforts to identify key cellular interactions responsible for the breakdown of these essential ecosystems. Coral bleaching involves the loss of ...
Financial Derivatives and Bank Performance
(2013-07-19)
Recent financial regulation changes have brought many challenges to community banks. In particular, the Volcker Rule, section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act of 2010, prohibits banks from engaging in proprietary ...
Different Approaches for Improvement of Nitrogen Management in Alabama Corn Grain Production
(2013-07-19)
Nitrogen (N) fertilization management in corn (Zea mays L.) production requires more consideration in Alabama. This is due to high spatial variability in soil texture across the state and within fields, and to the high ...
Disorderly Eating in Victorian England
(2013-07-19)
This dissertation investigates the gendered spaces of eating and consumption in Victorian England. In the nineteenth century, Dr. William Gull introduced the medical diagnosis of “anorexia nervosa,” which spawned a discourse ...
Can Deliberation Occur? Student Decision-Making about Controversial Political Issues in Online, Face-to-Face, and Blended Formats
(2013-07-19)
This study investigated the influence of format on the ability of students to reach a collective decision regarding a controversial political issue through the deliberation process. Three deliberation iterations were ...
Measuring Phenotypic and Genetic Variances and Narrow Sense Heritability in Three Populations of Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)
(2013-07-19)
Annual ryegrass, also known as Italian ryegrass is a cool season bunch grass supposed native to Italy and belongs to family Poaceae. Annual ryegrass is a short duration grass chiefly used for pasture and silage in dairy ...
Detection and Mitigation of Electrostatic Pull-in Instability in MEMS Parallel Plate Actuators
(2013-07-19)
Electrostatic MEMS actuators are used in a wide variety of applications including micro-
machined gyroscopes, high speed mechanical switches, variable capacitors, and vibration
isolation devices. MEMS parallel plate ...
Molecular Photovoltaic Systems Based on Solid-Supported Phospholipids/Alkanethiol Hybrid Bilayer Matrices: Photocurrent Generation and Modulation
(2013-07-19)
Stimulated by the energy crisis and inspired by natural photosynthesis, several molecular photovoltaic (artificial photosynthetic) systems were developed and investigated within the current research. These molecular ...