Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Multi-Study Approach to Examining the Transformative Potential of Teaching Social Justice to High School Students
(2012-07-16)
These three papers test existing educational and identity development theory regarding the phenomenon of transformative pedagogy and its effectiveness, in order to determine the predictive ability of a class on morals and ...
A Finite Volume Implementation of the Shallow Water Equations for Boussinesq Gravity Currents
(2012-07-16)
The shallow water equations (SWE) are a powerful tool for modeling the propagation of gravity currents (GC) because of their relative simplicity, computational efficiency and accuracy. Finite difference solutions, either ...
Using Magnetostrictive Biosensors for Salmonella typhimurium and Campylobacter jejuni Detection
(2012-07-16)
Salmonella and Campylobacter are two of the most common genera of foodborne pathogens. Contaminated foods, water, undercooked foods or contact with infected animals could cause salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis. ...
Specificity in Links between Parenting Style, Peer Relationship Difficulties, and Adjustment Problems in Preadolescences
(2012-07-10)
This study examined specificity linkages among peer relationship difficulties, negative parenting, and preadolescent adjustment problems. Of particular interest was whether specificity exists between bullying, hostile ...
Chemical Factors Influencing Colloid Mobilization and Th(IV) Transport through Saturated Subsurface Sediment
(2012-07-10)
In recent years, subsurface colloid mobilization has attracted considerable attention due to its suspected role in enhancing the transport of strongly adsorbing contaminants. Such colloid-facilitated contaminant transport ...
Novel Pleiotropic Effects of Niacin
(2012-07-10)
Introduction. Obesity is associated with a chronic low-grade inflammation of the adipose tissue that has been linked to obesity-related comorbidities, such as insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Niacin exerts ...
Triangulations and Simplex Tilings of Polyhedra
(2012-07-09)
This dissertation summarizes my research in the area of Discrete Geometry. The particular problems of Discrete Geometry discussed in this dissertation are concerned with partitioning three dimensional polyhedra into ...
Amalgamations and Detachments of Graphs and Hypergraphs
(2012-07-09)
A \textit{detachment} of a graph $H$ is a graph obtained from $H$ by splitting some or all of its vertices into more than one vertex. If $g$ is a function from $V(H)$ into $\mathbb {N}$, then a \textit{$g$-detachment} of ...
Rank-Based Regression for Nonlinear and Missing Response Models
(2012-07-09)
This dissertation is mainly concerned with the rank-based estimation of model parameters in complex regression models: a general nonlinear regression model and a semi-parametric regression model with missing responses. For ...
Measurement of Alcohol Use at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
(2012-07-09)
Previous studies have reported that African-American students attending HBCUs consume less alcohol and experience fewer negative consequences compared to students attending other public colleges and universities (Fowler, ...
Teachers’ Concerns, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Pedagogical Practices as it Relates to Technology Integration
(2012-07-02)
Education is the catalyst for preparing students to become productive members of society. Developing skills and knowledge students will need to compete globally is the charge excepted by educators at every level. The ...
Correlates of Same-Sex Romantic Relationship Satisfaction: The Roles of Parental Support and Outness
(2012-07-02)
The purpose of the study was to explore variables associated with romantic relationship satisfaction for members of same-sex romantic relationships. Specifically, the study explored how same-sex couple members’ romantic ...
Stars and Hyperstars
(2012-07-02)
A \textit{$k$-star} is a complete bipartite graph $K_{1,k}$, and a hypergraph $G=(X,\mathcal{E})$ is a \textit{hyperstar} with center $C$ if $\displaystyle C\subseteq\bigcap_{E\in\mathcal{E}}E$. Given (hyper)graphs $G$ ...
Destination perceptions of Chinese tourists: A comparison between Japan and South Korea
(2012-07-02)
It has been widely accepted that competitive advantage is the key to the success of organizations, regions and countries (Porter, 1980). In the tourism industry, a country’s potential depends on its ability to maintain ...
Nonlinear Control of a Robot-Trailer System Using a Hybrid Backstepping-linearizing Approach
(2012-07-02)
In this work, the author develops a nonlinear controller to stabilize an autonomous wheeled robot and trailer system. A dynamic model based on robot-trailer kinematics that has previously proven sufficient for state feedback ...
Factors Influencing Catenary Behavior in Ductile Steel-Framed Structures
(2012-07-02)
Historical precedent has established progressive collapse as a phenomenon characterized by the potential for extreme structural damage and loss of life. In an attempt to mitigate such behavior in conventional structures, ...
Hydro-peaking Impacts on Growth, Movement, Habitat Use and the Stress Response on Alabama Bass and Redeye Bass, in a Regulated Portion of the Tallapoosa River, Alabama
(2012-07-02)
Altered flow regimes caused by dam construction and operation can affect aquatic organisms in a variety of ways. The Tallapoosa River, in east-central Alabama, has been extensively impounded for flood control, navigation ...
Introduced Yellow Perch in Lake Martin and Yates Lake, Alabama: Interactions with Native Fishes
(2012-07-02)
Yellow perch has been introduced into Southeastern US drainages outside its native range. In Alabama, established populations now exist in Lake Martin and Yates Lake. Here, I determined how yellow perch might influence ...
Modular Balanced Graphs
(2012-07-02)
Necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of modular balanced graphs and modular balanced bipartite graphs.
Assessment of Design Provisions for Open I-Section under Combined Flexure and Torsion
(2012-07-02)
In civil structures, the members often encounter a combined loading of flexure and torsion, which has a strong influence on the members’ behavior and capacity, especially for those beam sections with relatively weak torsional ...