Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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GC-MS and GC-IRD Studies on Ethoxyphenethylamines Related to MDEA, MDMMA and MDBD
(2009-12-17)
Three regioisomeric 3,4-methylenedioxyphenethylamines having the same molecular weight and major mass spectral fragments of equal mass have been reported as drugs of abuse in recent years. These compounds are 3,4-methyle ...
Genealogical Research, Ancestry.com, and Archives
(2009-12-17)
Genealogy is one of the most popular leisure activities in the world. Until the 1990s, genealogical research was conducted either by visiting at or corresponding with physical repositories. The rise of the Internet, ...
Characterization of the Glyoxylate Pathway in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2009-12-17)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are the leading cause of lung dysfunction and mortality in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. Adaptation of P. aeruginosa to become a chronic pathogen of the CF lung includes acquisition of ...
Spectroscopic and kinetic investigation of two unusual structural features found in eukaryotic cysteine dioxygenase
(2009-12-17)
Cysteine dioxygenase (CDO) is a mononuclear ferrous enzyme located at a branch-point in cysteine metabolism and catalyzes the oxidation of L-cysteine using both atoms of dioxygen. Although several studies have attempted ...
A study of the prediction of vibration-induced fretting corrosion in electrical contacts
(2009-12-17)
It is generally recognized that fretting corrosion is one of the major failure mechanisms in electrical contacts. The negative effects of fretting corrosion were found in many areas such as aerospace, automobile, electrical ...
The Effects of Electrostatic Polarization Ultra-Violet Light Filters on the Bioaerosols of a Commercial Broiler Processing Plant Hang Room
(2009-12-17)
Poultry processing hang rooms are recognized as potentially one of the dirtiest areas of a first processing plant. Little research focuses on the amount of debris in the air of a hang room and its potential effects on cross ...
Modeling and Performance Analysis of GPS Vector Tracking Algorithms
(2009-12-17)
This dissertation provides a detailed analysis of GPS vector tracking algorithms and the
advantages they have over traditional receiver architectures. Standard GPS receivers use a
decentralized architecture that separates ...
Efficiency of Surveying, Baiting, and Trapping Wild Pigs at Fort Benning, Georgia
(2009-12-16)
This study, conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia, sought to develop more efficient ways of surveying for and trapping wild pigs (Sus scrofa), an abundant, destructive invasive species found on Fort Benning. Game cameras set ...
The Potential Benefits of Multi-modal Social Interaction on the Web for Senior Users
(2009-12-16)
As the population of senior adults is growing rapidly, there is a high demand for social resources to support them. The Internet has become a key factor in today’s society for improving lifestyle, from entertainment to ...
Transformational-Transactional Leadership and Work Outcomes: An Organizational Justice and Cultural Perspective
(2009-12-16)
Leadership involves a process whereby leaders inspire followers and motivate them to accomplish goals. This dissertation investigates the processes and boundary conditions of effective transformational-transactional ...
Examining the Effects of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to High School Youth with Disabilities
(2009-12-16)
An extensive review of the literature has been conducted in the area of self-determination
for youth with disabilities who are preparing for their transitions from school to post school
activities. Self-determination is ...
AADMLSS Practice: A Culturally Relevant Algebra Tutor
(2009-12-16)
This thesis presents an online web-based culturally relevant algebra tutor system. It is designed for African American students to improve their mathematical skills through practice on this platform. As a critical part of ...
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defenses in Lymphocytes Following High Intensity Interval Training
(2009-12-16)
A substantial body of evidence suggests strenuous exercise causes perturbations to the immune system and increases the formation of reactive oxygen species. Performing routine moderate exercise stimulates the immune system, ...
A Framework For Optimal Polygeneration Product Allocation
(2009-12-15)
Polygeneration facilities, such as the integrated biorefinery, have the opportunity to provide a strong, self-dependent, sustainable alternative for the production of bulk and fine chemicals, e.g. polymers, fiber composites ...
Professional Counselors' Perceptions of the Role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Substance Abuse Treatment: A Qualitative Narrative
(2009-12-15)
Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an accepted, widely used practice in substance abuse treatment as a stand-alone method and as an adjunct to more traditional therapeutic models. The absence of overwhelming ...
Resource Sharing in a WiFi-WiMAX Integrated Network
(2009-12-15)
Resource allocation is a challenging issue in integrated wireless environments due to
factors like difference in participating network protocols, design of hierarchical network
architecture, user mobility and multiple ...
Data Mining Medication Administration Incident Data to Identify Opportunities for Improving Patient Safety
(2009-12-15)
This research analyzed historical data related to medication administration errors at a 340 bed regional medical center. The objective was to determine if data mining techniques could identify relationships within the ...
Improvement of Indoor Air Quality Through The Development of Polymeric Microfibrous Material
(2009-12-15)
It was desired to create a healthier and more comfortable living environment for persons whom spend an increasingly amount of time indoors. Two main goals are necessary for the accomplishments of this objective: develop ...
Discourses of Race and Disease in British and American Travel Writing about the South Seas 1870-1915
(2009-12-15)
The nineteenth century saw the islands of the South Pacific colonized by the Western powers, including the United States. Because of this relatively late date compared to other colonized regions of the world, the imperializing ...
Topics of New York Times Coverage of the 2004 and 2008 Presidential Campaigns
(2009-12-15)
This study content analyzed topics of New York Times coverage of the 2004 and 2008 Democratic and Republican general presidential campaigns. The functional theory of political campaign discourse, modified to examine ...