Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Photodissociation dynamics of vibrationally excited hydrogen molecules examined with reaction microscopy in kinematically complete VUV + NIR experiments
(2023-12-04)
Using the Cold Target Recoil Ion Momentum Spectroscopy (COLTRIMS) technique, we investigated the dissociation of vibrationally excited H₂ and D₂ molecules after two-color vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) + near-infrared (NIR) ...
An Approach to Incorporate Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Means to Include Biomimicry within Industrial Design
(2023-12-04)
Biomimicry is most commonly defined as “innovation inspired by nature.” Biomimicry has the potential to make industrial design more sustainable, but has yet to be fully realized within the industrial design process and ...
Transmission-Type Impedance Probes for Use in Complex Plasmas
(2023-12-04)
Impedance probes measure electron density (ne ) and electron temperature (Te) by interpreting frequency-dependent transmission or reflection spectra (S21 or S11) of radiofrequency (RF) signals of low power (10−5 W). This ...
Veterans, Military Culture, and the Therapeutic Alliance
(2023-12-04)
Understanding how military culture influences the therapeutic alliance is vital to ensuring competent and ethical care for the veteran population. A qualitative analysis incorporating a social constructionist framework, ...
Evolution and Speciation in North American Toads
(2023-12-04)
Understanding speciation, the evolutionary process by which new species evolve, is a central goal of evolutionary biology. Yet many important questions regarding this process remain unanswered. In this dissertation, I ...
Using AI Models to Understand the Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Long COVID and Food Delivery Operations
(2023-12-01)
Long COVID is unlike the usual diseases with well-defined symptoms or any medical test parameters. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Long COVID is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and ...
Robust Rank-based Metric for Evaluating Text Summarization
(2023-12-01)
Since information is growing exponentially, it is more important than ever to find effective ways to summarize text in the information age we live in. Automated text summarization systems are designed to make this process ...
On Translative Packing Densities in $E^2$ and $E^3$
(2023-12-01)
The theory of packing and covering is an essential part of discrete geometry. In this dissertation we focus on and contribute to the knowledge on the densities of translative and lattice packings in $E^{2}$ and ...
Telomeres dynamics across early life of the Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)
(2023-12-01)
Telomere length is a key biomarker for cellular senescence and organismal survival. However, relatively little research has been conducted on the dynamics of telomeres in early life, particularly in reptiles. Through the ...
Relations Between Choking Under Pressure and Sleep on a Cognitive Task in College Students
(2023-12-01)
The current study intended to explore how three sleep-related variables predicted the phenomenon of choking under pressure by utilizing a task that required the use of working memory abilities to solve problems as quickly ...
Sex Differences in the Drosophila Immune Response: Evolution & Molecular Mechanisms
(2023-12-01)
Sex dimorphism is a common fundamental characteristic of sexually reproductive organisms, exerting influence over nearly all aspects of life history and reproduction. The pervasiveness of sexually dimorphic traits is also ...
Magnetoelastic Sensor Systems in Biomarker Sensing Applications
(2023-12-01)
Biosensors are receptor-transducer devices which convert biological responses into readable signals. Biosensor design and development have drawn increasing attention due to the extensive range of possible applications, ...
Nutrient Intake and Epigenetic Influences on Childhood Obesity: A Racial Perspective
(2023-12-01)
Obesity, a complex condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, poses a significant public health challenge. Despite extensive efforts in dietary, exercise, educational, surgical, and pharmacological ...
Determining the Average Available Workdays for ALDOT Construction Projects
(2023-12-01)
Construction scheduling in the dynamic field of highway projects is complex and time-consuming, with project delays and cost overruns setting critical challenges. This study highlights the significance of accurately ...
Laser-based Micro and Nano Manufacturing of Materials and Devices for Bio and Energy Applications
(2023-12-01)
Micro- and nanostructures have a wide range of applications in electrical, mechanical, biological, and energy fields. The need for micro and nanomanufacturing is driven not only by the requirement of increasingly hybrid ...
Incidence and Methods of Cyclospora cayetanensis Detection in Environmental Waters
(2023-11-30)
The coccidian parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis is the causative agent for foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and multiple annual fresh produce recalls. In recent years during outbreak investigations, this organism has ...
Keeping Choir in Show Choir: A Qualitative Study on How a Select Group of Public Secondary School Choral Directors from Various Regions of the United States Incorporate Choral Methods in Competitive Show Choir
(2023-11-29)
“Swing Choir” was first introduced by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians via the phonograph, radio, synchronized sound, and television in 1949. Since its inception, the evolution of show choir has brought some controversy ...
Evaluation of Subsurface Gypsum-rich Rock in the Context of Geologic Carbon Sequestration
(2023-11-29)
Geological carbon sequestration is a promising means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions by capturing CO2 gas and storing it long term in subsurface porous rock. The goal of geologic carbon sequestration is ...
Cultural Competence and Intergroup Relations: Exploring Collective and Competitive Victim Beliefs in the U.S.
(2023-11-29)
Considering the history of race relations in the United States and the ever-increasing diversity of society, multicultural competence is an essential and integral component for adequate psychotherapy, education, and research. ...
Effect of Eggshell Translucency and Color on Broiler Egg Hatchability and Chick Quality and its Relationship with Other Eggshell Quality Parameters
(2023-11-29)
A successful hatch has a considerable economic impact on the poultry industry. The relationship between eggshell quality and hatchability has been demonstrated over the years through parameters such as thickness, eggshell ...