Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Next-Gen Thermal Management for Electronics in Space – Asymmetric Sawtooth and Cavity-Enhanced Nucleation-Driven Transport (ASCENT)
(2023-08-29)
Nucleate pool boiling in microgravity is characterized by stagnant vapor bubble dynamics, leading to early dryout of the heated surface compared to terrestrial conditions. The Asymmetric Sawtooth and Cavity-Enhanced ...
Reaction synthesis, hybrid & intensified techniques assisted efficient process synthesis
(2023-08-21)
Process synthesis is a crucial aspect of sustainable process design, aiming to identify efficient interconnections among various unit operations to convert raw materials into products. However, existing research predominantly ...
Exploratory Study of Ectoparasites of Medical & Veterinary Importance in Alabama
(2023-08-21)
Ectoparasites play a critical role in affecting the health and economic prosperity of both
human and animal populations. This thesis presents a study focusing on two prominent
ectoparasites within Auburn, Alabama: horn ...
International Business Standards Integration for Promoting Global Competence in the Business Education Classroom
(2023-08-17)
This research study investigated business educators' perceptions of their competence to integrate the NBEA Standards for International Business, the extent of integration of these standards, and the challenges faced by ...
Experimental Investigations on pressure pulses through different porous media
(2023-08-16)
Fluid mechanics traditionally and significantly investigate transient flows, which find applications ranging from flows in pipelines to porous media flows linked to water extraction and hydrocarbons. However, the nature ...
Determining the best practices for utilizing Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UASs) for monitoring water quality
(2023-08-16)
Accurate water quality monitoring techniques are vital for the conservation and consumption of clean water. Traditional in situ sampling practices have limitations that can be augmented with remote sensing techniques. ...
Design of Copper-Based Adsorbents for Gas Separation and Purification: Exploring Novel Materials and Optimization Strategies
(2023-08-14)
This dissertation provides a comprehensive overview of the design, synthesis, and performance optimization of copper-based adsorbents for gas separation and purification. Adsorption, a cost-effective separation technique ...
Optimization of Sediment Basin Configurations
(2023-08-14)
Highway construction projects typically involve the disturbance of existing on-site vegetation, leaving bare soil vulnerable to erosion from environmental factors such as rainfall and wind. Soil erosion caused by precipitation ...
Elementary Submodels of Function Spaces
(2023-08-11)
In this thesis we develop the now-standard tool of elementary submodels and apply the technique to topological function spaces. We show that many cardinal relations regarding function spaces hold in suitable models. ...
UTILIZATION OF DIFFERENT DIET FORMULATIONS IN MARINE SPECIES, EFFECT OF SALINITY ON GROWTH AND SERUM OSMOLALITY OF YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER, Ocyurus chrysurus, AND DETERMINATION OF METHIONINE REQUIREMENT IN PACIFIC WHITE SHRIMP, Litopenaeus vannamei
(2023-08-11)
Marine fish and invertebrate aquaculture is a substantial source of animal protein and one of the fastest growing food sectors in the world. The current need in developing high quality and nutritionally-complete feed in ...
Engineering phonon polaritons in van der Waals materials
(2023-08-10)
Light trapped at the nanoscale, deep below the optical wavelength, exhibits an increase in the associated electric field strength, which results in enhanced light-matter interaction. Such hybrid light-matter modes involve ...
Precision Agriculture Systems for the Southeast US Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning
(2023-08-10)
Recent advancements in sensors, machine vision and deep learning with the development
of efficient algorithms has enabled new opportunities in precision agriculture. In this dissertation
three different projects are ...
Exploring the behavioral, neurological, and physiological effects of methylmercury in a model songbird
(2023-08-10)
Methylmercury is a widespread environmental stressor known to disrupt reproductive and neural function of organisms even with exposure at sublethal levels. Previous studies of its effects on physiology and behavior have ...
A Study of Complex Leadership Theory in a Title One Middle School During the CoVID-19 Outbreak of 2020
(2023-08-10)
The COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruption, including the closure of public
schools in the United States. This dissertation introduces a conceptual framework of complex
leadership, based on complexity leadership ...
Exploring Middle and High School Band Directors’ Perceptions of Collaboration and Its Impact on Their Programs: A Qualitative Study
(2023-08-09)
Collaboration is the act of working together to achieve a set goal. Band programs are essentially designed for students' progression from middle to high school and beyond. It would seem natural for band directors at all ...
Computational Investigation of the Influence of Novel Fins on Melting of Phase Change Materials within Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Units
(2023-08-09)
Numerical investigations are carried out to analyze the melting characteristics of the phase change material (PCM, n-octadecane) in three shell-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems. These systems ...
Land Application of Treated Wastewater within the Black Belt of Alabama
(2023-08-09)
The Black Belt of Alabama is a region of the United States that has seen its population decrease and poverty rise over the last century. The Black Belt was a thriving part of Alabama due to the rich, fertile soil. The dark ...
A Data-Driven Lithium-Ion Concentration Estimator for Electrode Solid Phase in Battery Models.
(2023-08-09)
This thesis introduces a data-driven approach for lithium-ion concentration estimation in
battery cells, leveraging a deep learning model based on Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)
networks. As lithium-ion batteries gain ...
Impact of Conditioning Inhibitory Control Recruitment to Threat Processing in Trauma Exposed Adults
(2023-08-09)
The underlying mechanisms contributing to the risk and maintenance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are unclear. Deficits in inhibitory control (IC) have been associated with worse post-traumatic stress symptoms ...
Computational Catalyst Design for Hydrocarbon Partial Oxidation Processes
(2023-08-09)
Chemical conversions in catalytic selective oxidation processes of light hydrocarbons are responsible for the production of numerous industrial chemicals, plastics, and intermediates. These processes are relatively expensive ...