Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
Now showing items 8181-8200 of 10159
The Influence of Coarse Woody Debris, Disturbance, and Restoration on Biological Communities in Sandy Coastal Plain Streams
(2009-12-18)
The influence of instream habitat on benthic macroinvertebrates was assessed
from multiple descriptive and experimental studies within the Fort Benning Military
Installation (FBMI), Georgia and the Tuskegee National ...
Development and Evaluation of a High-Speed, Continuous-Flow, Automated Plasmapheresis Procedure for the Collection of Equine Plasma According to Current Good Manufacturing Practices
(2009-12-17)
The purpose of this investigation was to develop and evaluate a high-speed,
continuous-flow, automated plasmapheresis procedure for the collection of equine plasma
according to current good manufacturing practices. Once ...
The Economics of Water and Land Resource Use
(2009-12-17)
Natural resource economics deals with the supply, demand, and the management of the earth’s natural resources. It brings together different broad areas in human economics, earth science, and natural ecosystems to create ...
Aphid Vectors and Grass Hosts of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus and Cereal Yellow Dwarf Virus in Alabama and Western Florida
(2009-12-17)
Yellow Dwarf (YD) is a major disease problem of wheat in Alabama and is estimated to cause yield loss of 21-42 bushels per acre. The disease is caused by a complex of luteoviruses comprising two species and several strains, ...
Cournot Competition under Uncertainty in Power Markets
(2009-12-17)
As deregulation of the electric industry has come into effect in many parts of the world, the price of electricity is no longer determined by regulatory agencies. In contrast, price is determined by market demand, supply ...
Relationships between forest structure and soil CO2 efflux in 50-year-old longleaf pine
(2009-12-17)
Global climate change and the accumulation of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), in the atmosphere, may be mitigated by the proper management of soils and forests through carbon (C) sequestration. Longleaf pine ...
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 ...